An immediate opening is available for an associate research scientist position with expertise in the molecular biology of plant endophytic bacteria. The position will be administered by the New Mexico Consortium under the supervision of Dr. Richard Sayre. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. and ideally postdoctoral experience in relevant area(s) of science. It is expected that successful candidates will have demonstrated a strong record of publication and scientific innovation. Starting salary will be $80,000 -$90,000 contingent on experience. The position will be located at the Entrada facility in Los Alamos, NM (http://newmexicoconsortium.org/research/plants). The Entrada facility is a three-year-old state of the art laboratory facility housing > 60 scientists. The position will include retirement and health insurance benefits and will be guaranteed for one year with extensions contingent upon performance and funding. Interested applicants should send a letter of introduction, CV, and the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three relevant references to: rsayre@newmexicoconsortium.org. Applicants will be reviewed beginning December 20, 2017. Additional applicants will be considered until the position is filled.